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Tabs

Tabs are used to organize content into separate sections or panes, where users can switch between these sections by clicking on the tabs. Each tab represents a different section, and only one section is visible at a time.

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Properties​

The following properties are available to configure the behavior of the component from the form editor (this is in addition to common properties).

Common​

Component Name string​

Gives your Tabs component an identity. This name helps distinguish it from its peers on the form.

Default Active Tab enum​

Choose which tab should greet your users first. This dropdown lets you set the initial active tab based on tab configurations.

Tab Type card | line​

Defines the visual style of your tabs.

  • Card (default): Each tab looks like a clickable card.

  • Line: Sleek underline style for the minimalists.

Tabs​

Configure Tab Panes​

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The user can use the configure tabs option to add the tabs that they want to have. An array of tab configuration objects. Each tab supports:

  • Name string – Internal identifier used to reference the tab.
  • Title string – Text displayed on the tab label.
  • Key string – Unique key for the tab.
  • Class Name string – Optional CSS class applied to the tab.
  • Animated boolean – Enables animation transitions when switching tabs.
  • Icon object – Optional icon shown beside the title.
  • Force Render boolean – Forces rendering of tab content even when inactive.
  • Hide boolean – Conditionally hides this specific tab.
  • Edit Mode object – Defines whether tab content is editable:
    • Editable
    • Read Only
    • Inherited (default)
  • Select Mode object – Tab selection behavior:
    • Selectable (default)
    • Disabled
    • Inherited from Edit Mode
  • Destroy Inactive Tab Pane boolean – Whether to remove DOM of inactive tabs.

Hide boolean​

Control the visibility of the Tabs component entirely.

Appearance​

Position string​

Set where your tabs appear:

  • Top (default)
  • Bottom
  • Left
  • Right

Font object​

Customize how your tab labels look. Choose the font family, size, weight, and color.

Dimensions object​

Specify the size of your component:

  • Width, Height
  • Min/Max Width and Height
  • Overflow behavior

Border object​

Personalize the borders:

  • Set border width, color, and style
  • Round the corners for a softer touch

Background object​

Pick your flavor of background:

  • Color
  • Gradient
  • Image URL
  • Uploaded Image
  • Stored File

Also tweak background size, position, and repeat behavior.

Shadow object​

Give depth with adjustable shadows:

  • Offset, Blur, Spread, Color

Margin & Padding object​

Fine-tune spacing inside and around the component.

Custom Styles function​

Inject your own CSS styles via JavaScript (must return a style object).

Card Styles object​

For when using Card tab type:

  • Font styles specific to card content
  • Dimensions (width, height, min/max)
  • Background types and image settings
  • Custom styles just for the card view